AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army
AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army
AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army
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community, <strong>Soldier</strong>, and Family support programs, activities, and services. Included are social, fitness, recreational,<br />
educational, and other programs and activities that enhance community life, foster <strong>Soldier</strong> and unit readiness, promote<br />
mental and physical fitness, and generally provide a working and living environment that attracts and retains quality<br />
<strong>Soldier</strong>s.<br />
b. The range of MWR programs offered at <strong>Army</strong> garrisons is based on the needs of authorized patrons who work<br />
and reside there. Programs are managed by garrison commanders within the framework of authorized and available<br />
APFs and nonappropriated funds (NAFs). Nonappropriated funds are those funds that are locally generated by MWR<br />
programs or provided by Region directors and/or the <strong>Army</strong> Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund (AMWRF).<br />
c. Each MWR program is classified by category. Categories are determined by their effect on the military mission<br />
and their ability to generate revenue. Chapter 3 outlines the three categories of MWR programs.<br />
1–9. Principles<br />
a. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs are designed to meet the needs of the garrison community. This<br />
includes <strong>Soldier</strong>s, units, retirees, civilian employees, and Families.<br />
b. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs are prioritized based on their impact on readiness.<br />
c. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs support readiness, well being, recruiting, and retention of highly<br />
qualified <strong>Soldier</strong>s.<br />
d. Nonappropriated funds are returned to <strong>Soldier</strong>s, their Families, and other authorized patrons by providing needed<br />
MWR programs, services, and capital improvements.<br />
e. Program management is based on long-range planning, generation of NAF resources, and application of authorized<br />
APF resources to meet current operating requirements while providing for reinvestment in programs, facilities, and<br />
equipment.<br />
1–10. Objectives<br />
The MWR program—<br />
a. <strong>Support</strong>s combat readiness and effectiveness.<br />
b. <strong>Support</strong>s recruitment and retention of quality personnel.<br />
c. Provides leisure time activities, which support a quality of life commensurate with generally accepted American<br />
values.<br />
d. Promotes and maintains the mental and physical wellbeing of authorized personnel.<br />
e. Fosters community pride, <strong>Soldier</strong> morale, and Family wellness and promotes unit esprit de corps.<br />
f. Eases the impact of unique aspects of military life, such as frequent relocations and deployment.<br />
Chapter 2<br />
Responsibilities<br />
2–1. Secretary of the <strong>Army</strong><br />
The Secretary of the <strong>Army</strong> (SA) will—<br />
a. Establish, maintain, and disestablish <strong>Army</strong> NAFIs/entities. This authority is delegated within the <strong>Army</strong> as<br />
provided for in this regulation (chap 3) and other pertinent regulations, with the exception that authority to establish<br />
joint NAFIs is not further delegated.<br />
b. Coordinate on joint service matters with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.<br />
c. Designate the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) as the <strong>Army</strong> Staff (<strong>AR</strong>STAF)<br />
proponent and focal point for all MWR programs and NAFIs.<br />
d. Designate financial oversight of APF and NAF to the Assistant Secretary of the <strong>Army</strong> for Financial Management<br />
and Comptroller (ASA(FM&C)), and responsibility for MWR, NAFIs/entities, and personnel to the Assistant Secretary<br />
of the <strong>Army</strong> for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA(M&RA)).<br />
2–2. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management<br />
The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) will—<br />
a. Serve as the <strong>AR</strong>STAF proponent for MWR and related programs, NAF and APF management of MWR programs<br />
and NAFIs, and <strong>Army</strong>wide MWR and NAFI policy.<br />
b. Exercise <strong>AR</strong>STAF supervision over the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) and Family and Morale,<br />
Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) in matters pertaining to <strong>Army</strong> MWR APFs and NAFs and NAFIs.<br />
c. Endorse, promote, and ensure compliance of <strong>Army</strong> MWR baseline standards.<br />
d. Articulate funding requirements identified by <strong>Army</strong> MWR baseline standards to the Secretary of the <strong>Army</strong>, DOD,<br />
and Congress.<br />
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